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Installing the Serial Card
1. Shut down all power connected to the computer, as well as all devices connected to
the computer peripherally (i.e. Printers, Monitors, Scanners etc.). As an added step to
ensure safe installation, unplug the power supply from the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. For more detailed instruction on how to perform this
step, please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at the
time of purchase.
3. Locate an empty PCI slot, removing the metal bracket covering the accompanying
empty port/socket.
4. Position the serial card above the open PCI slot, ensuring that the card is aligned with
the entire slot. Insert the card firmly into the slot, distributing force evenly across the
length of the board. Once inserted, secure the card into the adjoining socket
(previously covered by metal bracket), using the correct size screw (please consult
documentation that accompanied purchase of computer).
5. Replace the computer cover and re-connect all power to the computer.
Installing the drivers
Windows
Upon rebooting the computer for the first time following the installation of the serial card,
Windows will notify you that new hardware has been detected. At this time, you will be
prompted for driver installation.
1. Select
Install from a specific location
, insert the Driver CD and click
Next
.
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2. At the screen that follows, select
Search for the best drivers in
these locations
, and place a
checkmark next to
Include this
location in the search
. Ensure
that the proper file path has been
specified, then click
Next
.
